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Potential tax U-turn worries UK PE industry

The BVCA is attempting to dissuade the UK Inland Revenue from changing its interpretation on tax deductibility provisions for private equity-backed companies.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

OPIC selects Baring for new Mexico fund

New York-based Baring Latin America Partners has been selected to manage new fund taking advantage of ‘tremendous’ opportunities in Mexico

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Duke Street builds French beverage portfolio

Marie Brizard & Roger International, a French drinks company in which Duke Street Capital holds the majority stake, has acquired spirit producer William Pitters International.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Europe saw IPO recovery last year

2004 saw the first increase in IPOs after three years of decline, according to a report published by VentureOne.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Apax flags interest in Woolworths

Confirmation from the global buyout firm yesterday that a bid for Woolworths was possible sent the UK high street retailer's share price rocketing on Monday.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

IK funds sell Arca to Stirling for €190m

Industri Kapital has agreed to sell its entire holding in Arca Systems to Schoeller Wavin Systems, a Dutch business owned by Stirling Square Capital Partners.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

Unigestion closes fourth FoF on €200m

The Geneva-headquartered firm has announced a final close of its latest fund of funds ahead of a €150m target.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

UK’s Advantage Capital launches fund 2

Advantage Capital, the London-based private equity firm that targets complex lower mid-market buyouts, has launched its second fund with a £30m target and £50m cap.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

European venture turns corner

After four years of decline, European venture capital investment showed signs of stabilising last year.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Nordic values Danish playground co at €99m

The Swedish private equity firm has made a tender offer for the shares in Kompan, a Copenhagen-listed playground equipment manufacturer.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

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